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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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